FAQ's
Students
What is PCCAPS?
Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?
No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.
How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?
While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.
What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?
PCCAPS courses offer high school elective credit.
When is PCCAPS in session?
PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods.
What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?
How does my child enroll in PPCAPS?
¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?
Si. Este sitio web se lanzó en noviembre de 2019. Nuestro objetivo es completar la traducción para enero de 2020.
What kinds of projects does PCCAPS offer?
Check out past student projects HERE.
Explore the possibilities of project types within each specialty
HERE.
Do I get to pick my project or will I be randomly assigned?
Students are presented with project possibilities within the first two weeks of the program.
Are there field trip opportunities?
You bet. PCCAPS feels that exposure to a variety of workplace environments adds to the overall CAPS experience. In addition, there industry conferences we send students to. Places visited / events attended in the past:
Companies
What is PCCAPS?
Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?
No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.
How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?
While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.
When is PCCAPS in session?
PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods.
What is the time frame of a project?
Projects last for one semester.
This equates to approximately 3 and 1/2 months.
Am I required to travel to PCCAPS for meetings?
Minimally, it is a good idea to meeting with the student project team twice: 1) once for the kick off meeting, and 2) once for the final presentation.
What is the time commitment for owning a project?
Minimum Time/Travel Required by Client: 4hrs Total
Parents
What is PCCAPS?
Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?
No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.
How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?
While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.
What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?
PCCAPS courses offer high school elective credit.
When is PCCAPS in session?
PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods.
What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?
How do I enroll in PPCAPS?
Is there an opportunity to participate in student project presentations?
Absolutely! PCCAPS holds final student presentations off-site.
Industry professionals make up a panel of judges.
¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?
Si. Este sitio web se lanzó en noviembre de 2019. Nuestro objetivo es completar la traducción para enero de 2020.
Are there field trip opportunities?
You bet. PCCAPS feels that exposure to a variety of workplace environments adds to the overall CAPS experience. In addition, there industry conferences we send students to. Places visited / events attended in the past:
Mentors
What is PCCAPS?
Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?
No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.
When is PCCAPS in session?
PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods.
What are the requirements to become a mentor?
What is PCCAPS looking for in a mentor?
Someone who:
Can I connect with other PCCAPS mentors for purposes of understanding more?
Why not? Simply reach out to our project coordinator to get connected.
What are the time requirements for mentors?
Level of involvement can vary depending upon one’s availability. Generally, students set up at least one meeting with their mentor early in the year, and at least one more towards the end of the term. However, more mentor involvement gives more strength to their learning.